And if you're hunting around, we have guides to the best compact cams and some of the best mirrorless cameras. Updated for October We've added a few new instant cameras and updated pricing throughout. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. The pocketable form factor makes it easy to tote it around and enjoy the immediate gratification of an instant camera.
As a bonus, if you want to print a photo from your phone, you can do that with the mobile app. The LiPlay has a nice glass lens, a mirror for selfies, and the ability to review images before committing them to paper. We found the embedded QR codes for audio gimmicky, but many users enjoy them. If you're aiming for the best photo quality, this Fujifilm camera is the best instant camera the company makes.
Compared to some of the other Instax Mini cameras, the Mini 90 Neo Classic is compact, comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery, and gives you more creative control with a push-button close-up lens and a double exposure mode.
We like its dual shutter buttons, which make it super easy to take a selfie from just about any angle. Like its predecessor, the Instax Mini 11 is popular for good reason. It's available in a wide array of bright hues, plus a few neutral options. The plastic housing is easy to grip, and the built-in selfie mirror assists with setting up good shots.
The camera will automatically adjust its exposure to suit your lighting. The Panasonic LX15, which goes by the name LX10 in some territories, has a 1-inch megapixel sensor that does the job perfectly. It's true that there is no built-in EVF, which might put some people off, and the smooth finish to the body might make it look stylish but doesn't make for the firmest handgrip. Overall, this neat little snapper has the near-perfect balance of features, performance and pricing.
It's small enough for your pocket, easy for beginners, but powerful enough to be one of the best point and shoot cameras for serious photographers. The Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II is a rather sophisticated looking point-and-shoot camera, courtesy of its rather minimalist yet traditional appearance and streamlined controls, which have the benefit of keeping the body endearingly dinky.
There's no viewfinder, but the 3in LCD on the rear also responds to touch, which again ensures that physical controls can be kept to a minimum. To sum up, this is a neat-looking, well-specced point and shoot compact camera that can produce vastly superior images to a camera phone — and it's rather nice to look at and use.
There is a catch. It's small, it's pocketable and it has a big APS- C sensor to product superb images — but this has only been possible because it has a fixed focal length 28mm wide-angle lens rather than a zoom. Some users have complained of issues with autofocus speed and accuracy, so it's a camera to be used with a bit of care, and not just for instant snapping. As the name implies, the VI is the sixth iteration in a series that Sony has been perfecting for many years, providing an exceptional blend of image quality and portability.
While the VI has since been superseded by the VII, we reckon this model offers an outstanding balance of power and value for money. If you like the sound of the RX VI but are still put off by the cost, then check back through previous models in the RX series, as they are without exception very good, and most of them are popular enough to still be in production. And, alternatively, if you've got more cash to splash then definitely take a look at the currently flagship, the Sony RX VII.
Rod is the Group Reviews editor for Digital Camera World and across Future's entire photography portfolio, with decades of experience with cameras of all kinds. He has been writing about photography technique, photo editing and digital cameras since they first appeared, and before that began his career writing about film photography. He has used and reviewed practically every interchangeable lens camera launched in the past 20 years, from entry-level DSLRs to medium format cameras, together with lenses, tripods, gimbals, light meters, camera bags and more.
Included in this guide: 1. This little Ixus has an 8x zoom and bags more style than its price suggests. Specifications Type: Compact.
Megapixels: 20MP. LCD: 2. Maximum continuous shooting speed: 3fps. Max video resolution: x HD. User level: Beginner. This little Sony is a smart little point and shoot camera for the family. Megapixels: Maximum continuous shooting speed: 0. Max video resolution: x Reasons to avoid - Slow burst mode - 2. Fujifilm XP The XP is easy and eye-catching — you won't lose this on the beach!
LCD: 3in, k dots. Beyond that, consider whether you want a camera that can also snap digital stills without immediate printing or special features to go above and beyond simple snapshots. These can range from simple features like selfie mode and a remote shutter to advanced exposure controls like bulb photography. The good news, though, is that choosing the right one is pretty straightforward.
If you have a Polaroid camera, you need Polaroid film. There are a few common kinds of Polaroid instant film, but most of the new Polaroid cameras work with both i-Type and film. Polaroid includes a sticker that tells you want kind of film to use. Most non-Polaroid instant cameras are even easier. Fujifilm Instax film works in all Fujifilm instant cameras as well as in Lomo models. There are three kinds of Instax film: Instax mini, Instax wide and Instax square.
Last but not least, Zink cameras all use Zink cartridges, but there are two different sizes—2x3-inch and 3x4-inch. Yes, there are! You can copy digital images into a MicroSD card and insert it into the camera, then select and print those images.
That essentially turns your Zink instant camera into a portable printer. This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here. More From Vetted. Dec 3, , pm EST.
Due to the pocketable dimensions of the Canon G7X Mark II, the grip is a welcome addition and makes for a comfortable shooting experience, not to mention a lot more security when holding it with one hand for long periods.
The LCD screen can now also be articulated downward by a full 45 degrees, allowing you to hold the camera above your head and compose for an interesting viewpoint. The screen still faces the front and does so in one quick and simple action which you can perform with one hand.
Face-detection does a fine job for the all-important selfie! The front-facing screen on the Canon GX7 II is a handy feature for selfies and vlogging, and easy to operate one-handed. The touchscreen itself is a joy to use — responsive, fast and full-featured — far better than the crippled Sony touchscreen offering.
Being able to tap any menu item seems logical in , and is an enjoyable way to navigate the camera. One other nice feature of the Canon GX7 II is the lens control ring, which can be easily customised to control a range of functions, from the 3 components of the exposure triangle, down to aspect ratio or the zoom.
This allows for a practical and enjoyable shooting experience, with one-hand controlling the shutter button and the other left to support the camera and adjust the lens ring. Image quality is excellent, as we have come to expect from the world leader in camera imaging technology. Colour rendition is excellent, with skin tones having that warm, slightly-reddish tone to them, typical of Canon files. When the light begins to drop, you have two options with the Canon G7X Mark II — use the pop-up flash, or crank up that ISO dial which is either within the menu or assigned to the lens ring.
I found that I could shoot up to around ISO comfortably, with noise creeping in after that — pretty much standard for a 1-inch sensor. Autofocus performance is good, with face-tracking working ok during testing. Thankfully, spare batteries are relatively inexpensive, with numerous third-party options available.
Controlling the camera with the Canon Camera Connect App was painless, and worked well for controlling the camera from a distance, or simply transferring JPEGs to my iPhone.
You can also use the app to track your location while shooting, although this can quickly drain the battery. Overall, I found the G7X Mark II enjoyable and intuitive to shoot, with the biggest pluses for me being its overall responsiveness and the impressive image quality. Despite Ricoh being a large, successful company, their cameras are still relatively unheard of… at least, to the uninitiated. Ask any street photographer worth their salt to name two camera brands synonymous with capturing some up-close pavement action, and their answers will include: one expensive German brand… and Ricoh.
Not Ricoh in general, either, but the Ricoh GR series. I spent a few weeks shooting with the Ricoh GRIII, and found it a hugely pleasurable experience … my wife fell in love with it too. A few years ago I tried a previous generation of this camera.
I was quite impressed by the image quality coming out of this little compact but the sluggish auto-focus annoyed a bit too much to invest in it. The sensor is now up to 24MP, the lens much sharper and now with macro capabilities, and the battery life is much improved. The touchscreen on the Ricoh GRIII is snappy and responsive , with that all-important tap-to-focus-and-shoot function, allowing for the most inconspicuous photos — perfect for incognito street photography.
Image quality is fantastic for a compact of this size, especially the Jpegs. The lens width remains the same — A 28mm focal length is fun and easy to shoot. It gives you a unique perspective that immerses the viewer into the shot, without overdoing it and becoming too wide or adding in too much distortion. The exterior has minimal branding, the rubberized grip conforms perfectly to the hand, and the buttons blend nicely into the camera body.
Yes, you read that right, shirt pocket. This is truly a miniature marvel of a camera. Well, the battery life could be better I got shots per charge , and I do wish the touchscreen flipped… but then again, that would probably ruin the overall design. Check out the latest price here if you dare.
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